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Endless track tread pattern

US9855985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2015
Grant dateJan 2, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tread pattern for a vehicle track, such as an endless track for earth moving equipment, comprises a plurality of blocks. Each block includes two lateral traction portions extending from a center traction portion in substantially opposite directions. The two lateral traction portions are longitudinally aligned. In some examples, each lateral traction portion may define a T-shape. For example, the lateral traction portions of each block may define a protrusion to define the “T” shape, and, in some examples, the protrusions may extend in opposite longitudinal directions. In some examples, the lateral traction portions of each block may be the same shape, where one lateral traction portion may be oriented at about 180 degrees relative to the other lateral traction portion.

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